Leftover Wills
Dad’s old will doesn’t belong in a desk drawer. If probate isn’t necessary, file it for free with the county clerk.
Texas Promulgated Will Forms
Texas just published standard, simple wills.
Lost Wills
Losing an original will is an expensive mistake.
Guardianship and Alternatives for Orphans
To put children first, plan around the money.
Family Settlement Agreements
Don’t litigate it. Negotiate it!
Emergency, Temporary Estate Planning
A holographic will form for the pandemic.
Estate Planning for Expats
Accepting a temporary assignment overseas? Basic estate planning for Texans abroad is not hard.
Estate Planning for Artists
The standard estate plan needs a couple of tweaks for the artist with inventory.
Mental Capacity and Estate Planning
If you have all your marbles, can you still count them? And what does it matter?
Islamic Estate Plans
Islamic estate plans work best in Texas if drafted in Texas. Here’s thoughts on getting started.
Russell’s Dead
I’m building a practice that will survive me, so you don’t have to worry whether I’m dead or alive.
Foreign Wills
Foreign wills puzzle the best of lawyers. Here’s my checklist to organize the pieces.